Ariz. Admin. Code § 4-8-101
The definitions in A.R.S. § 32-3901 apply to this Chapter. Additionally, in this Chapter:
"ACAOM" means the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
"Acupuncture program" means a Board-approved training designed to prepare a student for the NCCAOM examination and licensure.
"Acupuncture student" means an individual enrolled in an acupuncture or auricular acupuncture training program.
"Acupuncturist" means an individual licensed or certified by the Board to practice acupuncture in this state.
"Administrative completeness review" means the Board's process for determining whether an applicant provided a complete application packet.
"Applicant" means an individual who applies to the Board for an initial or renewal license or certificate.
"Application packet" means the fees, forms, documents, and additional information the Board requires to be submitted by an applicant or on an applicant's behalf.
"Approved continuing education" means a planned educational experience the Board determines meets the criteria in R4-8-408.
"Auricular acupuncture" means a therapy in which the five-needle protocol is used to treat alcoholism, substance abuse, or chemical dependency.
"Clean needle technique" means a manner of needle sterilization and use that avoids the spread of disease and infection, protects the public and the patient, and complies with state and federal law.
"Clinical hours" means actual clock hours that a student spends providing patient care under the supervision of an individual licensed under R4-8-203 or R4-8-208.
"Course" means a systematic learning experience that assists a participant to acquire knowledge, skills, and information relevant to the practice of acupuncture.
"Day" means calendar day.
"Five-needle protocol" means a therapy, developed by NADA to treat alcoholism, substance abuse, or chemical dependency, which involves inserting five needles into specific points on the outer ear.
"Hour" means at least 50 minutes of course participation.
"Letter of concern" means an alternative sanction that informs a licensee or certificate holder that, while the evidence does not warrant disciplinary action, the Board believes the licensee or certificate holder should change certain practices and failure to change the practices may result in disciplinary action. A letter of concern is a public document that may be used in future disciplinary proceedings.
"NADA" means the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association.
"NCCAOM" means the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine.
"Respondent" means an individual accused of violating A.R.S. Title 32, Chapter 39 or this Chapter.
"Successful completion of a clean needle technique course" means a course participant:
Attended the course, and
Received a passing score on an examination or other confirmation from the course provider that evidences the participant mastered the course content.
"Supervisor" means an acupuncturist licensed by the Board who is responsible for the oversight and direction of an acupuncture student or a certificate holder.
Ariz. Admin. Code § R4-8-101